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Scott Bessent once partied with Rep. Maxine Waters in the Bahamas: ‘Better at the Electric Slide than I was’
This is the first time we’ve met, is that correct?” she asked, attempting to make a point about Bessent not being responsive ...
Bessent to Rep. Velazquez: Telling You Details In Public Would Be "Detrimental" To Trade Negotiations
Rep. Nydia Velazquez grandstands while questioning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about ongoing trade negotiations during a ...
Treasury's Bessent says US should be 'premier destination' for digital assets
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Financial Services Committee and discussed regulatory frameworks ...
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WATCH: Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies on the White House’s 2026 budget request
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday for the first time since his confirmation in January.
Rep. Mark Pocan Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent: "Who Pays Tariffs?"
Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday during House testimony: "Who pays tariffs?" REP.
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‘AI boom’ will make up for IRS workforce cuts, Treasury secretary says
Scott Bessent told House lawmakers that better IT and artificial intelligence will “enhance collections” at the tax agency, ...
Scott Bessent says US doesn't want to decouple from China ahead of scheduled meeting with Chinese counterpart
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives "The Ingraham Angle" an update on trade negotiations with China and their next talks ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent sells tariffs rhetoric to Wall Street by talking up deregulation and tax cuts
At the Milken conference, Scott Bessent emphasized how tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation will solidify America as 'the home ...